Port Blair, Jan 19: The Aberdeen Police Station’s dedicated team successfully cracked a challenging hit-and-run case through meticulous investigative work, leading to the apprehension of the Royal Enfield Himalayan motorcycle rider. The incident occurred on 17th Jan 2024, when the suspect fled the scene after colliding with a pedestrian near SBI ATM, close to the RTO Office.

In the evening of 17th Jan 2025, the Aberdeen Police Station received information regarding an incident in which an unidentified Royal Enfield rider recklessly hit a pedestrian in front of the SBI ATM near the Regional Transport Officer in Port Blair around 18:15 Hrs. The rider hastily fled the scene with the motorcycle after committing the crime. Promptly, an autorickshaw driver evacuated the injured person to G.B. Pant Hospital, where, unfortunately, the victim was declared brought dead after examination.

Mayabunder, Jan. 19: With the vision of providing services of District Administration at no-cost and convenience to the general public, Shri Ankit Yadav, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, North & Middle Andaman inaugurated the e-Corner of District Administration of North & Middle Andaman today, in a simple function held in the premises of Office of Deputy Commissioner, North & Middle Andaman, Mayabunder.

Port Blair, Jan. 19: In the fast-paced digital age we live in, mobile applications have become an integral part of our daily lives. These applications cater to a wide range of needs, including the election process. The voter helpline app has witnessed a significant response and popularity among citizens. This application of the Election Commission of India has revolutionized the way we access and engage with voter-related services, from registration of new electors, correction of demographic details in the electoral roll, the search of names in the electoral roll, and other election-related services. This app has streamlined the process of connecting ECI with citizens, making it more convenient and efficient for everyone.

Port Blair, Jan. 19: As part of commemoration of first anniversary of naming of 21 Islands in memory of Param Veer Chakra Awardees, a Kavi Sammelan titled ‘Veer Gaatha’ will be organized by the Department of Art & Culture, A&N Administration tomorrow (Jan. 20) at 4 pm at National Memorial Cellular Jail. Budding and prominent poets of the Islands will participate in the Kavi Sammelan.

Mayabunder, Jan. 19: The National Health Authority, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India has launched the Ayushman App BIS 2.0 as part of the Ayushman Bhav campaign. The app can be downloaded from the Google Play Store by the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) beneficiaries who can create their PMJAY Cards using this app. The PMJAY beneficiaries of A&N Islands having Priority Household (PHH) and Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) categories of Ration Cards can create their PMJAY Cards using this app. The PHH and AAY Ration Card holders can also visit the nearest Gram Panchayat & Health Centres to get their PMJAY Cards created.